What Happened on June 4, 1967

Historical Events

Emmy Awards

19th Emmy Awards: "Mission Impossible", "The Monkees", Don Knotts & Lucille Ball win

Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

American guitarist Jimi Hendrix covers new Beatles song "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" at Saville Theatre (London), just days after its release, with George Harrison and Paul McCartney in the audience

Sports History

Curt Flood's record 568 straight chances without an error ends (227 straight games)

  • KTVN TV channel 2 in Reno, NV (CBS) begins broadcasting
  • Stockport Air Disaster: British Midland flight G-ALHG crashes in Hopes Carr, Stockport, killing 72 passengers and crew

Famous Birthdays

  • Scott Servais, catcher (Chicago Cubs), born in La Crosse, Wisconsin

About June 4, 1967

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 10 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Gemini

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Respect - Aretha Franklin
  • UK #1 Song: A Whiter Shade Of Pale - Procol Harum